Overnight Traveling Grocery Reset Merchandiser

WHO are we?

We are P.L. Marketing. We (this team in particular) perform large scale reset projects for Kroger's throughout the Nashville Division stores in various areas including the East Tennessee, North Alabama and Southwest Kentucky.

Since 1989, P.L. Marketing has assisted the sales and merchandising of Corporate Brand consumer products for the Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket retailer. Additionally, we provide a multitude of merchandising and operational services for Kroger’s General Office, divisions, and stores, all while being employee-owned.

WHY and HOW would you benefit working with us??

The answer is simple.. BENEFITS.

• 4 Day Work Week (Aka 3 Day Weekends!)
• Work Schedules: Sun-Wed or Mon-Thurs 9 PM - 7:30 AM
• Pay starts at $17/hr plus $1/hr overnight premium (premium reflected in posted pay rate)
• Up to $300/monthly Vehicle Reimbursement Program (Approx $1.50/hr)
• Paid Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Drive Time
• Hotel Accommodations Provided
• $50/day Perdiem for overnight travel
• EARLY Access to Earned WAGES
• GENEROUS PTO Plan! You Start with 4 WEEKS of PTO your first year of employment and earn more the longer you've been with us!
• 8 Paid Holidays a year and 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 3 Paid Health and Wellness Days
• Insurance! Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans to fit your needs
• COMPANY PROVIDED Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan WITH Employer Match!
• YOU become an OWNER of the Company! Employee Stock Ownership Awarded every year
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• and MORE!

WHAT is required to qualify for the job?

• Must live within 60 minutes/miles of Nashville, TN
• Must be at least 18 YEARS OLD or older
• Must have VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
• Must have PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION
• Must be willing to TRAVEL 50% including overnight travel

Learn more about this position by watching our video job description:

https://vimeo.com/818892848?share=copy

POSITION SUMMARY:

To make a positive contribution and measurably impact the sales of Corporate Brand products as a member of a team to complete grocery store section resets. Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with Kroger’s Corporate Brand Mission and P.L. Marketing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Kroger’s Customer 1st Strategy
• Direct temporary workers when needed
• Work independently to execute category/aisle set plan
• Demonstrate a high level of teamwork when interacting with Kroger, National Food Brokers and other P.L. Marketing employees
• Help identify opportunities to increase sales of Kroger Corporate Brands with recommendations for new items, improved product placement, pricing/promotional opportunities and resolution for any supply/stocking issues
• Apply strong merchandising skills and ability to read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
• Complete assigned plan-o-gram work in a timely manner; ensure sections are properly tagged
• Work in all departments of a store per plan
• Operate a CAO gun and printer
• Operate Kroger equipment in a “safety first” manner
• Consistently communicate retail opportunities to supervisor (P.L. Marketing Set Team Leader)
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required
• During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including but not limited to holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions

Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
• Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Computer/internet access with knowledge of email and web based applications
• Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required. This position may require installation and utilization of an app on your smartphone to complete the requirements of the position. This may include, but is not limited to, requiring app permissions such as enabling location services, camera, and photo gallery access
• Must be able to provide personal tape measure and safety gloves to perform essential job functions

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Must be able to:

• operate motor vehicle unassisted
• remain standing and/or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
• lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
• continuously reach up and bend down, reach in all directions and have unlimited upper body mobility
• lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
• have unlimited manual dexterity
• tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17 - $18